After the concubine ran away, the cold prince lost control

Chapter 469 A battle of wits
The autumn weather is clear and the afternoon sunshine shines on the poetic and picturesque courtyard, creating a beautiful scene.

Qin Xiaoning came out of the house and was standing in the courtyard enjoying the scenery comfortably when Prince Xian walked over.

Although he is over fifty years old, he still has an imposing manner, a slender figure, a refined temperament, and manners that reveal the dignity of a royal family. He does not have the cold aura of men like Lu Ji, and whenever he talks to others, he always looks gentle and elegant.

The modest gentleman praised in ancient books as gentle as jade is like this.

Qin Xiaoning was still not used to calling him "father", but when she saw him walking towards her, she smiled sweetly at him and said softly, "You, are you well?"

Prince Xian stood in front of Qin Xiaoning, his curved eyebrows full of love, and he was even more gentle and gentle: "I have come here twice just now, and the maid said that you have been sleeping the whole time."

Qin Xiaoning smiled and replied, "I have always had a problem of being a sleepyhead."

There was a hint of wit in his words.

Upon hearing this, Prince Xian laughed and said more lovingly, "It's okay for a girl to sleep a little."

Apart from Lu Ji, her father was the only man who encouraged her to sleep in.

Perhaps it was just as her mother had just told her, blood is thicker than water, and kinship can bind people together. Even though she had never enjoyed their love since she was a child, after only a few months of being with them, Qin Xiaoning had developed an attachment to them in her heart.

"You came to see me, but is there something wrong?" Although she was attached to him, Qin Xiaoning was a rational person. She was still a little wary of her father, the prince of the Zhao family. Just like now, when they were alone, she still wanted to get some things out of him.

Of course, what she wanted to know most was what the Zhao family was planning against Lu Ji.

That was her husband, the person she loved the most, and the one she worried about the most was him.

Prince Xian smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just wanted to see you and talk to you. We are your only flesh and blood, and we have been separated for so many years. Like your mother, I always want to be closer to you."

Her father was truly the gentlest man.

With him as a comparison, it’s no wonder that her mother can’t stand Lu Ji.

Qin Xiaoning smiled more deeply after hearing what her father said, and said softly, "Of course, your daughter knows what you are thinking. Fortunately, we are reunited now. In the future, my husband and I will definitely be filial to you two."

This daughter is gentle and sensible, and her temperament is very similar to them.

Prince Xian was naturally happy and relieved.

But before he could agree, his daughter frowned again and sighed, "You also know the current situation in the court. The new emperor is afraid of you. Your current situation is like being roasted on a fire."

As she spoke, her dark eyes carefully observed the expression of Prince Xian.

After all, he is an experienced old fox. How could Prince Xian not see what his daughter is thinking?

She was trying to get some information out of him, or to hint that he should help her husband.

But he is a member of the Zhao family.

How could he?
Although he felt guilty towards his daughter, he could not do anything to betray his ancestors.

As the daughter spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, and she looked so pitiful, wanting to cry but not wanting to. Prince Xian couldn't help but be moved, but in the end, his reason prevailed, and he said to his daughter: "As the saying goes, if you want to wear the crown, you must bear the weight. Since Lu Ji has climbed to a position below one person and above ten thousand people, he will inevitably suffer hardships that ordinary people cannot experience."

The truth is this.

But as soon as he said this, he saw his daughter's tears falling.

He saw clearly that it was his daughter who was feeling sorry for that man, the man who had evil ambitions towards the Zhao family and the country.

As a member of the Zhao family, Prince Xian naturally hated Lu Ji, but he saved his only daughter and was her beloved husband.

To Prince Yuxian, Lu Ji was half iceberg and half flame, torturing him.

Seeing his daughter sad, he took out a handkerchief and gently wiped her tears, his tone gentle and doting: "These things are not something a girl like you can worry about. No matter what happens in the future, your mother and I will protect you. Don't worry, your father has the ability to keep you safe and happy in the future."

After hearing his words, Qin Xiaoning knew that her father, the prince, was destined to stand on the side of the Zhao family.

Although she had expected this, now that she had tested the truth, she still felt a dull pain in her heart.

But she did not show her true emotions in front of her father. Facing her father's promise, she smiled with relief and replied: "You are right. The affairs of the court are not something that a weak woman like me can worry about. With your protection, your daughter will feel at ease."

What she said was so true that even someone like Prince Xian, who was used to seeing people's hearts, found it difficult to discern his daughter's true thoughts at this moment.

He told himself that she had been displaced since childhood and lacked a sense of security in her heart. Now that she had the protection of him, her father, a prince, she felt truly at ease.

Prince Xian was very pleased that his daughter could rely on and trust him, which also greatly alleviated his guilt for joining forces with the new emperor to eliminate Lu Ji.

The father and daughter chatted about some family matters until the princess who was going to see them came over, and then they stopped.

"What were you two talking about? You were so engrossed in your conversation. I called out to you from a distance a few times, but you didn't even hear me."

Prince Xian looked at his wife, then at his daughter, and replied with a smile: "But when I was chatting with Ah Ning about articles, music, chess, etc., I didn't expect that Ah Ning is proficient in everything."

Qin Xiaoning immediately echoed, "You are too kind. I only know a little bit. Compared with you, I am nothing."

The wife of the virtuous prince glared at her husband, then looked at her daughter lovingly: "Your father has no other hobbies, he just likes those elegant things. Now, you will have the chance to learn from him from now on."

Then he asked Qin Xiaoning, "What do you want for dinner? I'll ask the kitchen to prepare it."

Without waiting for Qin Xiaoning to answer, Prince Xian asked casually, "Can my son-in-law come over for dinner? I still have a few jars of good aged wine. He had official business in the afternoon, so I didn't drink with him because I was worried that drinking would cause trouble. If he can come over for dinner, we can have a few drinks."

After hearing what her father said, Qin Xiaoning's eyes moved slightly: "He may not be free at dinner time, but since you want to drink with him, I will write a letter to him personally and ask him to come over."

Qin Xiaoning ordered Songzhi to fetch some writing brush and ink, but Prince Xian said, "Just send someone to inform them. The imperial city is only a few steps away from here, why do we need to revise the letter?"

"You don't know him. If the servants had just gone to invite him, he might not have come. But after seeing my handwriting, if he has nothing important to do, he would have obeyed me for my sake." At this moment, Songzhi had already taken out the brush and ink. Qi Xiaoning took the brush and wrote a simple letter to Lu Ji in front of his father and mother. At the end, he told Songzhi, "Give it to the prince."

Songzhi immediately took the order and left. Prince Xian and his wife did not suspect anything. Prince Xian left some space for his wife and daughter to be alone and went about his business. Princess Xian then started chatting with her daughter.